7 Design Books to Add to Your Spring Reading List
Sharpen your skills this spring with AH&L’s curated list of inspiring design reads
Design Stories
Just like her interiors, no detail is spared in Kit Kemp: Design Stories (Rizzoli, $60), the latest release from the famed British interior designer. With her signature style of eclectic palettes and global craftsmanship on display, Kemp encourages readers to create homes filled with personality and panache, one room at a time.
My Life in Colors
Step inside designer Martin Brudnizki’s hue-happy world in My Life in Colors (Rizzoli, $65). Each chapter defined by an individual color, the London- and New York City-based designer shares his secret to homes that have creative flair and—you guessed it—a lively and adventurous palette.
Peace in the West
Celebrate the American West in Peace in the West: The Rustic Luxury Interiors of William Peace (Gibbs Smith, $65). From the Atlanta- and Montana-based designer, the tome—its sections inspired by the patterns of the sun—shares projects from traditional log cabins to expansive ranches, all highlighting well-curated, nature-forward designs that will stand the test of time.
I Love Decorating
Real-life decorating woes—like awkward room layouts or scaling problems—come with clever solutions in Nathan Turner’s I Love Decorating (Abrams Books, $50). Through personal anecdotes, the designer takes readers project-by-project to show how universal design rules come second to creating a client’s perfect home.
A Moment in Time
The magic of English gardens comes alive in A Moment in Time: Designing a Country Garden (Rizzoli, $60). From Connecticut-based landscape designer Kathryn Herman, the book reveals the secret ingredients of a whimsical yet tailored, thoughtfully curated outdoor oasis as shown through the enchanting plantings in her historic personal garden.
Refined Interiors
In his debut book Refined Interiors: Timeless Homes for Modern Living (Rizzoli, $55), designer Benjamin Johnston shares his classical design approach that carries an unexpected edge. Inside eight projects, each infused with originality, Johnston reveals the beauty that transpires when you forget the rules and lead with intention.
A Mood, A Thought, A Feeling
Separated into three sections, A Mood, A Thought, A Feeling: Interiors (Rizzoli, $55) from acclaimed designer Young Huh is a recipe book for spaces that feel as good as they look. With a foreword by Huh’s clients Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott, the tome tells a story of fearless, impactful design that ignites the senses and excites the reader.
